THE FOUR STONES SAGA IS IN DEVELOPMENT
The Four Stones Saga is an epic fantasy series of ancient magic, warring kingdoms, and long-buried secrets. As dark forces awaken and empires clash, unlikely heroes find themselves caught in a struggle that could reshape civilisation. Blending sweeping adventure, morally ambiguous characters, and gritty realism, the saga begins with The Circlet of Mara.
WORK IN PROGRESS
Enter the world of The Four Stones Saga, an epic fantasy series where ancient magic, political intrigue, and the ambitions of powerful empires collide. As forgotten secrets emerge and a growing darkness threatens the realm, unlikely heroes must confront forces far beyond their understanding.
Epic fantasy in progress
Follow this epic series as it develops, and step behind the scenes into the maps, decisions, and craft shaping this new world.
The bookshelf
From adult epic fantasy to interactive adventures for younger readers and the occasionally obsessive world of Fantasy Premier League.
Lyas Grey was never meant to be a hero. Book One of The Four Stones Saga is currently at the beta-reader stage.
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From manuscript to bookshelf
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The writing journal
Progress notes, publishing lessons, and honest discussions about craft, technology, and building a body of work over time.
Book One is now being tested for clarity, pace, character and those impossible-to-put-down moments.
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A transparent account of the tools, creative decisions and responsibility behind the AI-assisted writing process.
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About Matt
Matt Whelan is a multi-genre author from near Chester. His published work spans children’s interactive gamebooks, football non-fiction, and fantasy. His current projects include The Four Stones Saga and the historical thriller The Spear of Destiny.
